The last time Brad Mehldau played electric as a leader was 2014's Mehliana: Taming the Dragon alongside drummer Mark Guiliana. That album was dope, weird, with a full, rich sound for such a simple affair. Now, five years later, Mehldau is back with Guiliana again and this time with a heck of a lot more folks in tow for a new electric endeavor, Finding Gabriel, out May 17th on … [Read more...]
Dafnis Prieto Big Band – “Out of the Bone” (Video)
The Dafnis Prieto Big Band's new album, Back to the Sunset, is quite the grand accomplishment. Prieto's largest ensemble yet is filled with movement after movement of his signature rhythms and vibes sure to please. The album dropped just last month but there's still so much more to uncover, like in the new video for "Out of the Bone" featuring the group putting this all … [Read more...]